The race is on: Which automaker will offer the best connected cars and telematics free of charge or at least for a free trial period?
Audi, General Motors, and BMW just launched new connected car and telematics services that can assist drivers finding empty parking spaces, link to a mobile app for remote start and door lock, and record their driver performance.
Tesla Model S drivers can access Pandora internet radio and start having their favorite song playing, all by audio command.
There are a quite a lot of free connected car services available now, and competitors include Ford, Hyundai, and most luxury carmakers.
GMs OnStar started the race in 1995 and now haw over six million subscribers. Its promotional campaign is fairly typical these days for some of the connected car services drivers get six months of free services and can then choose a monthly fee if they want to keep the service.
Read all about the race for leadership among automaker offerings in telematics and connected cars.
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